CUMMINGTON — For a 156th year, the Cummington Fair will return with another long weekend from Thursday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 25, filled with different events and activities for all in the community event that honors local agriculture.
WEST SPRINGFIELD – On July 30, Gariné Arakelian of Kulina Folk Art hosted a workshop on July 30 at the West Springfield Public Library.
AGAWAM — Trucks, trucks and more trucks will be in the parking lot at the Bethany Assembly of God on Saturday, Aug. 10. It may seem like an odd sight to see at a church, but the trucks will be there as part of free event to benefit its food pantry.
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Dean Tech Vocational High School was the home base all of last week for Chapin Street Studios artist Jill Kovalchik, who utilized the space to paint a new design for Thai Chili Food Truck, which is based out of Agawam.
CHICOPEE — The city hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Center Alternate Cooperative, 264 Exchange St., which aims to be an apothecary, local goods, event and education center focused on whole health and wellness.
Every weekend in August offers guaranteed fun for the whole family with a trip to a local New England country fair. Entry fees are reasonable, ranging anywhere from $7 to $12 for adults, depending on the fair, with discounts for seniors and veterans, and for most, admission for children under 12 is free.